CONCORD – The first public boat ramp with parking spaces on Lake Winnipesaukee will open soon, after the state Fish and Game Department’s announcement that it has purchased a private marina known as Downing’s Landing at the southern tip of Alton Bay.
Fish and Game officials said in a statement that they hope to have the site open in time for the ice fishing season.
The 0.8-acre parcel was bought for $1 million, according to Jeffrey King of Fish and Game.
“This is exciting news for New Hampshire’s outdoor enthusiasts because it creates the first state-owned and controlled public boat ramp with parking on Lake Winnipesaukee,” said Glenn Normandeau, Fish and Game executive director. “For years, we’ve wanted to provide the public with a boat access site on the big lake, and I am thrilled that we’ve been able to do it.”
The Downing’s Landing facility includes an existing boat launch with paved parking for vehicles with trailers, as well as a handful of parking spaces. The site includes two buildings and several docks that will allow for shoreline fishing, particularly during spring salmon season.![]()
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